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Rail operator Northern apologises for disruption after complaints David Spereall

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'I had to pay £360 just for permission to leave my estate' David Spereall

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Pontefract and Five Towns fury as Northern cuts train services David Spereall

People
Class Act: School celebrates second consecutive 'outstanding' report Nick Frame

People
Heating grants made available for Wakefield residents after £153,000 windfall Nick Frame

Lifestyle
26 photos from nights out in Wakefield's Bar Mex in 2006 Leanne Clarke

Cars
Drivers warned of new rules at roundabouts coming in the next few days Matt Allan

Crime
Demand for police dogs leads to police kennel expansion plans in Wakefield Nick Frame

Crime
City centre cannabis farm found after police call out Nick Frame

People
Could you give a Guide Dog puppy a loving home in Wakefield? Leanne Clarke

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Barges banned on canal over concerns about rising fish deaths Nick Frame

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Wakefield road closures: 14 closures across the district expected to cause delay... Leanne Clarke

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Smart motorway rollout suspended amid safety concerns Leanne Clarke

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Fatal M62 crash: Driver killed in collision near Lofthouse Georgina Morris

People
Wakefield road closures: Nine for motorists to avoid this week Leanne Clarke

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Wakefield road closures: 8 for motorists to avoid this week Leanne Clarke

People
New Year roadworks: Six road closures for Wakefield drivers this week Leanne Clarke

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Crime
SmartWater spray helped jail violent offender Nick Frame

Crime
Fire at Dale Street in Ossett has engulfed two businesses Mark Lavery

Crime
Woman suffered life-threatening injuries and two men hurt in car crash Mark Lavery

Crime
Bottle-throwing Pontefract yob handed football banning order after Leeds United ... Nick Frame

Crime
175 ventilator machines used by NHS are stolen from lorry in Wakefield Mark Lavery

Crime
Thieves steal NHS ventilators from lorry in Wakefield Leanne Clarke

Crime
'The pain will only end when I take my last breath': Abuse survivor confronts re... Nick Frame

Crime
Thousands of Covid fines issued in West Yorkshire - including dozens for holding... Leanne Clarke

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Wakefield Night Shelter will open again tonight as temperatures hit freezing Leanne Clarke

People
Northern Powergrid issues advice as Storm Barra hits the district Leanne Clarke

People
Wakefield gritters tackle district's roads as severe weather hits Leanne Clarke

People
Wakefield weather warning in place by Met Office as 60mph winds forecast Leanne Clarke

BusinessSee more

Business
Fibre ultrafast broadband to be rolled out in Wakefield and Pontefract Leanne Clarke

Business
Why councils buying retail parks may soon be a thing of the past David Spereall

Business
Jack’s supermarket to surprise shoppers this Blue Monday prizes Leanne Clarke

Business
Pontefract families in crisis receive a lift from local firm Leanne Clarke

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Politics
Politically Speaking with Yvette Cooper MP: Prime Minister shouldn’t be taking t... Jane Chippindale

Politics
Wakefield residents can have their say on council's Budget plan today David Spereall

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Revamp of 'nightmare' Newton Bar roundabout in Wakefield to go ahead David Spereall

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Education
Ofsted praise for St Wilfrid’s in Featherstone Julie Marshall

People
Happy Days Nursery in Wakefield sold to education group Leanne Clarke

Education
Nursery accused of neglecting children's safety is improving, Ofsted confirms Nick Frame

Education
Date confirmed for Wakefield and Selby College merger Leanne Clarke

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Health
Dr's Casebook: Wiggling worms may give us a clue to slow Alzheimer’s disease Jane Chippindale

Health
Dr's Casebook: Wiggling worms may give us a clue to slow Alzheimer’s disease Jane Chippindale

Health
'Beginning of the end' for Covid disruption - Public Health director predicts David Spereall

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People
Video shows aftermath of major fire in Yorkshire which gutted two businesses Jonathan Pritchard

People
Vet's warning to dog owners over pet sickness outbreak Leanne Clarke

People
Friends and colleagues show their support for former Wakefield prison dog handl... Julie Marshall

People
Caring Wakefield postmaster is retiring after serving his community for 30 years Julie Marshall

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A third of dog owners aren’t aware of their dog’s genetic make-up, exercise need... Richard Jenkins

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Jay Rayner's podcast offers food for thought Stuart McHugh

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Aldi scraps 30 minute delivery for over 100 UK stores - see the full list Claire Schofield

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BT customers face 9% price hike from March amid cost of living crisis Claire Schofield

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